Lot 3470

Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes

Description

Valerian II, Caesar (A.D. 253-255), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (3.48 g), obv. radiate bust of Valerian II to right, P LIC VALERIANVS CAES around, rev. IOVI CRESCENTI around, infant Jupiter seated facing on the Amalthaean goat walking to right, (S.10732, RIC 13, RSC 26) (illustrated); another, (2.76 g), rev. IOVI CRESCENTI, the child Jupiter sitting right on the goat Amalthea, looking left, right hand raised, left hand holding the goat's horn, (S.10731, RIC 13, RSC 26). Toning, fine - very fine or better, scarce. (2)


Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$110

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